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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.29, 30.19 and 20.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.29, 30.19 and 20.22 is: 30.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.29 : 30.19 = 20.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.29/30.19 = 20.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.29x = 30.19 × 20.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.29x = 610.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610.58/20.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.09

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